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A Life Disrupted

The tragedy of Alzheimers

62 total reviews 
Comment from skye
Exceptional
This work has reached the exceptional level

Well written poem of the tragedy of this horrific disease, that erases everything, leaving the shell of a mind inside.
Your words are powerful, excellently written, and leave a message of the importance of love and life.
I am so sorry about your brother.
Well done.

 Comment Written 12-May-2012


reply by the author on 17-May-2012
    Skye, thank you ever so much. I feel on cloud nine that a poetess as talented as you finds my work worthy of a six.. Again thank you so very much... jlsavell
Comment from cvcopac
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On reading these well versed quatrains I assumed they described a gentle soul as they do. I struggled with cancer and discovered just how mean I could really be. Placid water is deceptive. Alzheimers is a constantly testing disease.

 Comment Written 12-May-2012


reply by the author on 17-May-2012
    cvopac, thank you so very much for stopping by to read and review my work. I appreciate you... jlsavell
Comment from tinams
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This is a very sad story your poem tells. So many families are having to come to terms and cope with this diagnosis. A lot of writing focuses on those families but not so much on the fear the victim must feel. Very fine writing :) Tina

 Comment Written 12-May-2012


reply by the author on 17-May-2012
    Tina, thank you very much for stopping by to read and review my work. jlsavell
Comment from Phyllis Stewart
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This is superbly written, in every way a masterpiece. I wish I had my new batch of six stars so I could give you one. So sorry to hear of the tragic case of your brother. Why is it taking so long for a cure? I sure hope they find one soon.

 Comment Written 12-May-2012


reply by the author on 17-May-2012
    Phyllis Stewart, thank you so very much for stopping by to read and review my work. Your question, a good one. I have an answer, but it is not what most want to hear.. Again thank you.. jlsavell
Comment from sweetwoodjax
Exceptional
This work has reached the exceptional level

this is very well written, jlsavell, this is a beautiful and sad tribute to the brother that was a victim of alzheimer's and the tragic death he suffered, that is so sad, i am glad i had a six left to give you

 Comment Written 12-May-2012


reply by the author on 17-May-2012
    sweetwoodjax, oh my, when I saw this review, I became so excited. To have a six from an exceptional poet herself is just so very humbling.. Again thank you... jlsavell
Comment from Trybuck
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I believe you've captured the feelings of an alzheimers patient quite well. I didn't realize they sometimes become violent but in a way it's understandable..

Well done, Buck

 Comment Written 12-May-2012


reply by the author on 17-May-2012
    Trybuck, thank you so very much for stopping by to read and review my work. jlsavell
Comment from c_lucas
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It is a living nightmare when one's friends and family become strangers. This is very well written with a smooth flow of words, making for a very good read.

 Comment Written 12-May-2012


reply by the author on 17-May-2012
    Charlie, thank you ever so much for stopping to read and review my work... jimi.
reply by c_lucas on 17-May-2012
    You're welcome, Jimi. Charlie
Comment from Aussie
Exceptional
This work has reached the exceptional level

Brilliant, sad, poignant. Your memories came to life as you wrote for your late brother. How can we possibly understand what they go through - their own little world that makes sense to them; the worst time is when they don't know where they are or who you are, this is so devastating. Well done poet.

 Comment Written 12-May-2012


reply by the author on 17-May-2012
    Once again my dear dear friend.. Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
reply by Aussie on 18-May-2012
    Hey, what date is your birthday? I know it is in July. Love, Kace.
Comment from Diny
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I am saddened by this, yet you express your feelings and emotions sp realistic. I so understand this I have family like this as well. Very well done verse. Too bad itsnot in the contest, would have been a contender!

 Comment Written 11-May-2012


reply by the author on 17-May-2012
    Diny, thank you ever so much for stopping by to read and review my work. jlsavell
Comment from Changeisgood
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J, You really portray confusion well, which is an art in itself. The flow is even, the confusion is made understandable to the reader. I knew those were his relatives before you wrote that they were. So very sorry to hear of your brother's tragic end. But he is not suffering NOW. Maybe his soul never did suffer but went on. You've done a great tribute with this. Changeisgood

 Comment Written 11-May-2012


reply by the author on 17-May-2012
    Changeisgood, thank you ever so much for stopping by to read and review my work. jlsavell